The Intoxicating Affair

Chapter 1

It was the first day of winter. I was heading to work. Today marks one year since I've owned my skate shop. It's going really well and the kids, even some adults absolutely love the store. I've had some customers ask me who owns the store and when I tell them it's me, they have this shocked look on their face. I know I'm a female but I still love skating products and skate clothes, it looks sick, how could I not?! I have lots of big brands in my store as well like Thrasher, Vans, and Santa Cruz. I was walking to work and stopped by the local café which is around the corner. They all know me and my coffee since I come in almost everyday. While I was lining up there was a woman behind me on the phone, she sounded stressed. I turned to look at her but didn't want to make it look obvious. She was beautiful... She was brunette, older woman and she was wearing a pantsuit with a jacket. She looked really nice. She was holding a bunch of books and she was trying to hold them all while trying to take notes. I felt bad, she seemed like she was in a rush. I pointed in front of me, so she could get her coffee or whatever before me. She was still on the phone and nodded to say 'no, that's okay' but I insisted. She smiled at me and moved in front and mouthed 'thank you'. She got off the phone and ordered her coffee. I then ordered mine and stood beside the woman, admiring her.
"Thankyou again" She spoke
"That's okay, no worries!" I smiled. She was well-formed, classy yet sexy. I don't know, she was just gorgeous. I looked down at her hands and I could see a ring. Damn... I doubt she was gay but if she was and if she was single, I'd definitely ask for her number. The café was busy this morning, so our coffee's were taking a while to be made. I decided to make small talk.
"Are you a lawyer?" I asked, she looked at me confused.
"No, no. I work at Cosmopolitan magazine. I'm in advertising. There's a promotion coming up and so I'm trying my best to get it" She replied, she spoke so softly. She seemed very mature.
"Oh nice! I never would've guessed advertising! You dress so nice! I love your outfit" I stated, with a tinge of flirt.
"Thankyou" She replied
"Worked there long?" I asked
"Only five years" She replied, I nod. I didn't know what else to say. She grabbed her coffee and thanked me again before leaving. I watched her walk out the door and get back on the phone.

It was 4pm. It hasn't been too busy today. It never usually is busy during the week but after 2.30pm, school kids are always coming in. I just finished serving someone when I saw the woman from the café. I instantly stood and straightened myself. I was nervous... I don't know why. Has she seen me yet? I walked over to her, she had two kids with her.
"Hello again" I smiled
"Oh hello! Do you work here?" She asked
"Yeah... Well I own the store actually" I replied, she looked at me in shock. Yeah, the typical response when I say that.
"Well done! My son always comes in here with his friends and wanted me to get something for him today" She replied, her son smiled at me. He looked around 12-13 years old.
"Oh nice, what were you looking for mate?" I asked him
"Uhh I wanted this shirt" He spoke as he pointed at the Vans shirt.
"Sure! What size are you?" I asked
"A small" The woman replied
"Come up to the register, I'll scan it through" I stated. Her kids continued to look around the store.
"You have beautiful kids" I smiled
"Thankyou... I guess they're pretty great" She replied
"What are their names?" I asked
"Liam and Sophia" She replied
"And yours?" I asked
"Julia" She smiled softly
"Nice to meet you Julia, I'm Summer" I replied. I shook her hand.
"Thanks for the shirt" She stated
"Enjoy! Have a nice night Julia" I smiled, she returned the smile as she walked out with her kids. Damn, she is so fine. I'm not sure why I'm so attracted to her. I don't usually go for older women, I tend to stick to my own age but she was different.

I just got home. I only live twenty minutes away from work which is good. I live on my own, only renting for the moment as I spent my investment on my shop. I'm happy with my little house though. It's just a three bedroom, not much of a backyard but it's very nice and modern. I always have my friends over, mainly weekends. My bestfriend Owen basically lives here. He's not here tonight for once, he's actually at his own house, he lives with his parents still. I'm only twenty five so I'm pretty well the only one who has their own house, all my friends either live with their parents, friends or siblings. I have a cat named Boomer. He's a beautiful, fat, black and white, long furred cat. He's about 6 years old now and he's a big boy, always has been but I love him with all my heart.